Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe
This delicious Cranberry Pound Cake is a perfect treat for the holiday season. Made with fresh cranberries, this moist and flavorful cake will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. With a tangy cranberry glaze, it’s the ultimate dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Give it a try and indulge in the sweet and tart flavors of this festive cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 1 cake
This Cranberry Pound Cake is the perfect dessert to serve during the holiday season. It’s moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful cranberry glaze that adds a pop of color. The combination of sweet and tart flavors is simply irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast or a Christmas dinner, this cake will be a showstopper. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a mouthwatering dessert that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the festive flavors of cranberries in every bite of this delightful pound cake!
Nutritional information: Calories: 320, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 4g
This Cranberry Pound Cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. It’s easy to make, tastes amazing, and looks stunning on any dessert table. The fresh cranberries add a burst of flavor and make it a festive treat for the holidays. Whether you enjoy it with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a dessert after a delicious meal, this pound cake will leave you craving for more. Share the recipe with your loved ones and spread the joy of baking this holiday season!